Also tonight, there are new details about the state investigation into alleged sexual abuse by Catholic clergy and why it's taking so long.

According to court documents first obtained by Northjersey.com.

They offer at least one explanation for the delay.

The Catholic Diocese of Camden was successfully able to shut down part of the investigation at a secret court hearing roughly two years ago.

The dioceses challenged the state's authority to use a special grand jury for the investigation, which was supposed to end with an extensive report detailing individual abusers, their actions and any broader cover up by the church.

A judge sided with the dioceses and agreed to seal the ruling at the request of the church.

Writing that special grand juries investigate public officials or government agencies, not private institutions like a church.

That ruling only made public now is being appealed to the state Supreme Court, brought by advocates and lawyers for the roughly 300 survivors of the alleged abuse.